Chemical identity
N-Nitroso-Clonidine Impurity
CAS 148950-49-6 · C9H8Cl2N4O
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-22589 |
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| PubChem CID | 10083880 |
| Name | N-Nitroso-Clonidine Impurity |
| CAS RN | 148950-49-6 |
| Molecular formula | C9H8Cl2N4O |
| Molecular weight | 259.1 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-nitroso-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine |
| InChIKey | HOUDTZFDVCJSQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C9H8Cl2N4O |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | HOUDTZFDVCJSQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 2 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | ClC1=CC=CC(Cl)=C1NC2=NCCN2N=O |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H8Cl2N4O/c10-6-2-1-3-7(11)8(6)13-9-12-4-5-15(9)14-16/h1-3H,4-5H2,(H,12,13) |
03Possible N-nitroso structures
A record-level structural review indicates a possible N-nitroso candidate. This is not a confirmed impurity, formation prediction or analytical finding.
A structural result alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. A process-specific and analytical assessment is required.
04India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 148950-49-6 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
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| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 148950-49-6 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
05Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Clonidine
View API and impurity familyOther names
- N-Nitroso-Clonidine Impurity / 1-Nitroso Clonidine / N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-nitroso-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine / Clonidine Impurity 5
- N-Nitroso Clonidine Impurity
- 1-Nitroso Clonidine
- Clonidine Impurity 5
06Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
07Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 10083880
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
